The eye-catching, captivating, alluring living art on a green wall can have a significantly positive impact on your mental and physical well-being.

How to Get Started

Before you begin designing your living wall, you need to find it a home. Using a fence as a base is the easiest method for beginners.

If you plan to use the side of your house instead, you will need to purchase some masonry hooks.

To assemble your own structure, determine where you will place it before you begin building.

Choose a sunny location, but make sure the wall is placed somewhere you can enjoy all the benefits it provides.

You can construct your wall from virtually any material, including old shutters.

If you use a wooden structure, seal the wood with a varnish, or paint it in a shade that will complement your living organisms.

Depending on your skill level and personal needs, an organic wall may be a simple arrangement or an entire ecosystem.

The most basic display could consist of one vine or climbing plant. A more complex green wall should have some horizontal bases for plants to grow on.

Use these guidelines to craft the ideal wall for your needs:

1. Stagger shelves of various sizes onto the unit.2. Hook several flat-sided pots to the wall.3. Hang an array of containers from the top of the structure.4. Build a base from pavers or bricks to house aquatic organisms or larger plants.5. Position the wall so each plant receives enough sunlight and water.6. Allow enough air to pass through the wall and plants.7. On solid walls, attach wires or masonry hooks for plants to wrap around.

Selecting the Right Plants

Choose a diverse collection of native plants for your wall, and research each plant’s need for light, water and temperature.

In a more complex structure, use a drip irrigation system so all organisms receive enough water.

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Yes, the same crew did both projects. The only difference between the two projects was that the homeowner saved a lot of money the second go around by educating himself and selecting Install It Direct to complete his project. He also ended up with a much better design, as all of our consultants are Professional Designers as opposed to "Salespeople" looking for a BIG commission check.

No, sealer is optional. There are various types of sealers, including: joint stabilizer sealer, color enhancer sealer, wet look sealer, etc.; however, the most popular sealer is the joint stabilizer sealer. This particular sealer locks in the joints to help prevent weeds or any other growth from occurring between the pavers. It also helps with inhibiting staining, however, it does not eliminate all stains.